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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm JV150 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm JV150

 HX30V Fujifilm JV150 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm JV150 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 has physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the HX30V.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography advice
Sony HX30V Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography features
Sony HX30V Landscape photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $420